Elderly woman missing from Lane Cove found

An elderly woman reported missing from Sydney’s North Shore has been located safe and well.

The 78-year-old was last seen at a unit on Helen Street at Lane Cove North about 3.30pm today (Sunday 4 June 2023).

Officers from North Shore Police Area Command were alerted when the family couldn’t locate her.

Following inquiries, a geo-text message was sent out to the local area and the woman was located in Lane Cove about 8.30pm (Sunday 4 June 2023).

Police would like to thank the media and the community for their assistance.

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